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Old English names root children in the Anglo-Saxon tradition — before the Norman Conquest reshaped the language. Many are experiencing a long-overdue revival.
Quick facts: English names
- Old English names declined after the Norman Conquest in 1066
- A revival of Anglo-Saxon names began in the Romantic era (1800s)
- Many English names are occupational or geographical in origin
- Edward, Alfred, and Edith are all Old English names seeing new revivals
English Girl Names
5381 girl names of English origin — showing top 120
73
a modern blend name possibly derived from 'Adele' and ' Dahlia', meaning 'noble' and 'the flower' respectively.
105
A combination of 'Autumn', representing the season, and 'Marie', typically meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved'
109
A modern, unique name often interpreted as a blend of 'America' and 'kal', where 'kal' can signify 'beautiful' in some c
English Boy Names
3188 boy names of English origin — showing top 120
12
A term used to describe someone who acts on behalf of another, commonly used in an official or professional context.
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English Unisex Names
792 gender-neutral names of English origin — showing top 120
107
Occupational surname derived from the profession of barber, signifying 'one who cuts hair.'